Bow Tie Pasta Salad
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Description
This salad starts by cooking bow tie pasta al dente, then chilling it in the refrigerator. The dressing blends mayonnaise with sweet relish, sugar, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar for a balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy notes. Tossing the dressing with the pasta, diced cheddar, ham, white onion, peas, and red bell pepper creates a colorful, flavorful salad.
The dish shines when chilled for at least an hour, allowing flavors to meld. It is ideal as a side dish alongside sandwiches or grilled proteins or enjoyed alone as a light meal. The combination of creamy dressing and crisp vegetables provides a pleasant contrast in each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound bow tie pasta
- 1 cup cheddar cheese diced
- 1 cup ham diced
- 3 tablespoons white onion finely diced
- ½ cup peas thawed, frozen
- ½ cup red bell pepper finely diced
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sweet relish
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Toss all ingredients in a large bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 524 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 530mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 590IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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